race pure
The English phrase "pure breed" is translated into French as race pure.
The phrase refers to an animal that comes from parents of the same breed. When you want to describe an animal as being of a pure breed, you should use the prepositional phrase de race pure.
How does it change in a sentence?
In this phrase, the adjective pure follows the noun race. Additionally, when referring to a dog specifically, you use chien de race for a male dog and chienne de race for a female dog.
Did you know?
- In French, you do not say 'a pure breed' as un pur sang to mean any animal, as that specific term is reserved almost exclusively for horses.
- Be careful when using race in a human context, as it can carry much stronger and more sensitive racial connotations in French than the English word 'race' does in many casual settings.
- Using the phrase chien de race can sometimes imply not just that the dog is purebred, but that it is an expensive or prestigious breed.
Examples in context
- Mon chien est de race pure.My dog is a pure breed.
- J'ai adopté un chien de race.I adopted a pure breed dog.
- J'ai acheté un chien de pure race chez un éleveur réputé.I bought a pure breed dog from a reputable breeder.
- C'est un chien de race pure.It is a purebred dog.
- Je cherche un chat de race pure.I am looking for a pure breed cat.
- Ce cheval est de race pure.This horse is pure breed.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Manon are at a dog show.
- GabrielRegarde ce beau golden retriever !Look at that beautiful golden retriever!
- ManonC'est impressionnant, c'est une race pure.It's impressive, it's a pure breed.
- GabrielIl a l'air très calme et gentil.He looks very calm and kind.
- ManonOui, c'est typique pour ce chien.Yes, it's typical for this dog.
